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Patent CA-2693124-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WAHLBERG PER
IPC: H01Q1/02
Filed: 2008-09-12
Abstract: A small antenna system for communications on-the-move ("COTM") with a geostationary or geosynchronous satellite to and from a land mobile, maritime or airborne vehicle is disclosed. The antenna system provides a robust and simple means of establishing communications with a satellite or remote computer device.  Further embodiments of systems and methods of the various aspects of the present invention mitigate RF losses customary in existing horn antennas. Embodiments also facilitate COTM  by utilizing novel antenna configurations that tightly integrate RF  electronics while dissipating generated heat via an antenna compartment that may be designed to function as or be used in conjunction with a heat sink.
Patent CA-2694187-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOSAN SOREL
IPC: H04W4/24
Filed: 2010-02-23
Abstract: A computer implemented method for monitoring message usage on a communication device. An audible message may be outputted on the communication device in replacement of a pre-determined telephone tone. A duration parameter of outputting the audible message in replacement of the pre-determined telephone tone may be determined, and provided to a billing system for determining a compensation parameter.
Patent CA-2694890-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KUEHNER UWE DIETRICH
IPC: C09C1/30
Filed: 2008-06-10
Abstract: The object of the invention is a method for the production of a nano-scale silicon dioxide, said method comprising the following steps: a) provision of an aqueous suspension of a colloidal silicon dioxide with an average particle size of 1 to 500 nm;  b) allowing said suspension to react with an organosilane or organosiloxane in an aprotic cyclic ether and silanization of the colloidal silicon dioxide; c) separation of the aqueous phase of the reaction mixture from the organic phase; d) allowing the organic phase to react again with an organosilane or organosiloxane in an aprotic cyclic ether and silanization of the colloidal silicon dioxide; e) separation of the aqueous phase of the reaction mixture from the organic phase.
Patent CA-2696383-A1 (CA)
Title: Post coupling assembly
Inventor: LEFEBVRE DANIEL
IPC: E04H12/00
Filed: 2010-03-11
Abstract: A coupling assembly for coupling a post first section and a post second section to each other, the coupling assembly comprising: a first support member, the first support member defining a first member post attachment for attaching the post first section thereto; a second support member, the second support member defining a second member post attachment for attaching the post second section thereto; a pivot provided between the first and second support members for pivotally coupling the first and second support members to each other so that the first and second support members are pivotable about the pivot to change an angular relationship between the first and second support members;  and a lock for locking the first and second support members in a substantially fixed angular relationship relatively to each other.
Patent CA-2698877-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RUSSELL WILLIAM EARL II
IPC: G21C3/326
Filed: 2010-04-01
Abstract: Example embodiments are directed to materials useable as burnable poisons in nuclear reactors, components using the same, and methods of using the same.  Example embodiment burnable poison materials produce desired daughter products as they burn out, thereby permitting placement and use for neutronic characteristic improvement and/or neutron flux shielding in locations conventionally barred as uneconomical. Example embodiment burnable poison materials may include natural iridium and enriched iridium-193. Example embodiment components may be fabricated, shaped, and placed to provide desired burnable poison effects in the reactor core in conventional locations and locations not conventionally used due to economic infeasibility. Example methods include use of example embodiment components, including determining locations benefiting from burnable poison effects, fabricating example embodiment components of a desired amount of example embodiment burnable poison materials, placing the example embodiment components, exposing example embodiment components to flux within the operating nuclear reactor, removing and harvesting example embodiment burnable poison components for desired daughter products produced from example embodiment burnable poison materials.
Patent CA-2701309-A1 (CA)
Title: Regles definies par l'utilisateur pour assigner des destinations a un contenu
Inventor: BRYANT JAY S
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 2008-03-12
Abstract: Une application de guidage multimédia est proposée via laquelle des utilisateurs peuvent définir des règles pour assigner des appareils d'un équipement utilisateur en tant que destinations de contenus multimédia. Par exemple, un utilisateur peut définir une règle selon laquelle un contenu multimédia sélectionné ayant des attributs satisfaisant une condition définie par l'utilisateur est téléchargé, enregistré, ou envoyé en continu à un appareil particulier d'un équipement utilisateur défini par cet utilisateur. L'utilisateur peut définir et gérer des règles en utilisant des menus de guidage multimédia, et peut restreindre l'accès des autres utilisateurs à ces règles (par ex., limitation imposées par les parents aux enfants).
Patent CA-2704265-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatuses and methods for forming incisions in ocular tissue
Inventor: BARE REX O
IPC: A61F9/013
Filed: 2008-10-30
Abstract: A surgical tool (100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600) includes a surgical blade (106, 212, 408, 508, 604) configured to be moved to form an incision. The surgical tool also includes a wire (122, 222b, 224b, 412, 414, 512, 514, 610, 612) configured to cause movement of the surgical blade. The surgical tool further includes an actuator (112, 208, 406, 506, 606) configured to shorten a length of the wire to cause the movement of the surgical blade. The surgical tool could be configured to move the surgical blade in a first direction and then in a second direction in response to a single shortening of the wire. Also, the wire could represent a first wire, the surgical tool could include a second wire, and the surgical tool could be configured to move the surgical blade in a first direction in response to shortening the first wire and to move the surgical blade in a second direction in response to shortening the second wire.
Patent CA-2704961-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STOLDT FREDERIK
IPC: B65G9/00
Filed: 2010-05-20
Abstract: An apparatus for manipulating pipes has a base component and a counter element pivotally mounted relative to the base component. The base component and the counter element together define in a closed state thereof a recess for receiving the pipes. The base component and the counter element are connectable through at least one pivot joint and at least one locking member. At least one hydraulic drive is provided for positioning the counter element relative to the base component.  A mechanical locking device in addition to the closing member connects the base component and the counter element with each other.
Patent CA-2706728-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAGEMEISTER NICOLA
IPC: A61B5/11
Filed: 2008-11-26
Abstract: A harness for attachment about a knee femur of a subject, said harness comprising two abutment members, said abutment members being oriented against a skin outer surface at predetermined medial and lateral sites relative to a femur so as not to limit motion of the knee, and a strap operatively interconnecting the two abutment members such that the harness is adapted to be used on different knee sizes with the strap surrounding the knee and with the abutment members being urged against the skin outer surface at the predetermined medial and lateral sites by the strap, at least one of the abutment members supporting at least one femoral trackable member adapted to be tracked. The harness may be used for the pivot shift test.
Patent CA-2707205-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LAURINT MARK
IPC: D21G9/00
Filed: 2008-11-26
Abstract: A method and an apparatus for measuring the depositability of particulate contaminants present in a pulp or paper mill fluid stream and evaluating interactions of such particulate contaminants with other contaminants collects the particulate contaminants on a suitable substrate, such as a plastic film coated with an adhesive or coated with.  organic contaminate, placed in contact with the pulp or paper mill fluid stream for at least five minutes up to several hours. The amount of contaminants collected on the substrate is quantified and evaluated by taking one or more scanned images of the substrate with a resolution of at least 2,000 dots per inch (DPI) and analyzing the scanned images with image analysis technique.
Patent CA-2708784-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LAFONTAINE DANIEL R
IPC: B07C5/02
Filed: 2008-12-15
Abstract: An automated case order preparation system (100,200,300) including a crane 6 for transporting groups 4 of depal-letized product cases 1 to temporary storage on shelving 30, and to a plurality of gravity-powered case guides 8, for accumulating and dispensing cases 1 to fulfill client order pallets.
Patent CA-2711675-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JAVITT DANIEL C
IPC: A61P25/00
Filed: 2009-01-08
Abstract: The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition for oral administration comprising a D-amino acid combined with an antioxidant selected from the group consisting of vitamin E, vitamin C, a glutathione or a precursor thereof.
Patent CA-2713927-A1 (CA)
Inventor: POLAKAM SARABHAIAH
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2010-08-20
Abstract: Systems and methods are illustrated that relate to a web application running on a server accessible from the Internet. Aspects of the disclosure relate to the dynamic update of web applications/pages on third-party websites using an AJAX framework. The system may use properties files, business logic, and mapping table to facilitate cross-domain communication of the widget and the web application.
Patent CA-2715570-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SANICOLA-NADEL MICHELE
IPC: C12N5/09
Filed: 2002-04-17
Abstract: The invention provides Cripto blocking antibodies, or biologically functional fragments thereof, and uses thereof. Antibodies which bind Cripto and modulate Cripto signalling are provided. Antibodies which bind Cripto and block the interaction between Cripto and ALK4 are provided. Antibodies which bind Cripto and modulate tumor growth are also provided. Antibodies which bind Cripto, modulate signalling, and modulate tumor growth are also provided. Antibodies which bind Cripto, block the interaction between Cripto and ALK4 and modulate tumor growth are provided. The invention also provides methods of using these antibodies in therapeutic, diagnostic, and research applications.
Patent CA-2716385-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BURGDORF LARS THORE
IPC: C07D401/12
Filed: 2009-02-03
Abstract: Novel heterocyclic compounds of the formula (I) wherein D is formula (A) or formula (B) wherein R1, R2, E', E", E"', Y", Y", G', G", G"' and G"' have the meaning of claim 1, are activators of glucokinase and can be used for the prevention and/or treatment of Diabetes Typ 1 and 2, obesity, neuropathy and/or nephropa-thy.
Patent CA-2716705-A1 (CA)
Title: Broker mediated video analytics method and system
Inventor: LAGANIERE ROBERT
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2010-10-07
Abstract: A method comprises transmitting video data from a source end to a central server via a Wide Area Network (WAN). The video data includes video data relating to an event of interest, and is captured using a video camera disposed at the source end. Via a plurality of streams, the video data is transmitted from the central server to each one of a plurality of different video analytics engines. Different video analytics processing of the video data is performed using each one of the plurality of different video analytics engines.
Patent CA-2718973-A1 (CA)
Title: Clamping device and transfer robot
Inventor: AOKI SOTA
IPC: B25J15/08
Filed: 2009-03-18
Abstract: Provided are a clamp device capable of clamping objects despite positional fluctuations, and a platform car. The clamp device (10) has a linear actuator, a link (2) extending in the direction orthogonal to the direction of linear motion of the actuator, and a clamp section (3) having claws (3a) which are rotatably provided to opposite ends of the link (2) and clamp sections (8) to be clamped. The actuator moves linearly and the clamp sections (3) rotate so as to open from the inner side to the outer side to clamp the sections (8) to be clamped.
Patent CA-2718979-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for uplink timing synchronization in conjunction with discontinuous reception
Inventor: WOMACK JAMES EARL
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 2009-03-20
Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling sounding reference signal transmission are provided; a user equipment starts transmitting the sounding reference signal in anticipation of uplink data transmission, and then discontinues transmitting the sounding reference signal after completion of uplink data transmission.
Patent CA-2720929-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STANOMIR ION
IPC: E21B43/12
Filed: 2010-11-12
Abstract: A drive mechanism is provided for coupling the adaptor and drive shaft of a bent sub used in an oilfield drilling string. The drive mechanism employs the provision of an oval female contact surface internal of the adapter socket end and an oval male contact surface circumscribing the end of the drive shaft. The two contact surfaces drivably engage to enable the transmission of rotational torque therethrough.
Patent CA-2723682-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DRAKE PETER R
IPC: G01S13/42
Filed: 2009-05-05
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for processing data from a low beam channel, a high beam channel and a weather channel to perform an altitude estimation based upon a target amplitude ratio between the low beam channel and the high beam channel and target range, and for performing target detection based upon data from the weather channel. In one embodiment, migrating birds can be more accurately detected and classified than with conventional systems.
Patent CA-2725391-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STEPP MICHAEL
IPC: C01F7/48
Filed: 2009-04-29
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for hydrolyzing hydrolyzable solid metallic salts, the metallic salts being reacted with aqueous saline solutions.
Patent CA-2729815-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TARUI MOTONOBU
IPC: F04D29/24
Filed: 2009-07-06
Abstract: An impeller includes an impeller body in which an internal flow path and a recessed section are formed; a lid covering an opening of the recessed section; and a balance weight arranged between the impeller body and the lid. The lid is attached and fixed to the impeller body through an engagement section. Holding sections for the balance weight are formed in a back-side surface of the lid. When attaching and fixing the lid to the impeller body, the balance weight is sandwiched between the holding section of the lid and the impeller body to be fixed.
Patent CA-2731187-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OHRI RACHIT
IPC: A61F2/82
Filed: 2011-02-08
Abstract: The present disclosure provides treatments of medical devices which inhibit thrombus formation. At least a portion of a substrate of a medical device includes a surface possessing a functionality and / or surface charge adapted to modulate the pH of the surface of the medical device, as well as the pH microenvironment near the surface of a medical device.
Patent CA-2732036-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for drilling a borehole
Inventor: MORIARTY KEITH A
IPC: E21B7/04
Filed: 2009-07-15
Abstract: A technique facilitates drilling in a wide variety of applications and environments. The technique utilizes a coiled tubing bottom hole assembly constructed with a sensor system that provides the ability to steer a borehole within a reservoir. An orienter is connected to a top end of the bottom hole assembly to provide rotational movement of the bottom hole assembly. The orienter can be designed to provide continuous and bidirectional rotational movement of the coiled tubing bottom hole assembly. A telemetry system is provided to enable high data rate telemetry between the orienter and a surface location as well as communication between the bottom hole assembly and the orienter.
Patent CA-2737710-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ALSTON LESTER WAYNE
IPC: B63C9/00
Filed: 2009-09-07
Abstract: An air bag apparatus comprising a front portion, a back portion and a collar portion in inflatable communication with and between the front portion an.nu. the back portion. A lumbar attachment portion may be in inflatable communication with a bottom end of the back portion at a mid portion of the lumbar attachment portion and a first end removably attached to the front portion and a second end removably attaches to the front portion at the bottom left of the front portion. An air generator may be communication with at least one of the front portion, back portion and lumbar attachment portion for expanding the air bag apparatus; wherein the at least one air bag is capable of protecting an operator in response to expansion of the air bag by the air generator.
Patent CA-2737786-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BIGGS SIMON
IPC: A61Q19/00
Filed: 2008-09-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to microcapsules and methods for the production of microcapsules using sterically stabilized colloidal particles wherein the microcapsule comprises a core and a shell and wherein the shell comprises a layer of ster-ically stabilised colloidal particles and is characterized by the fact that the microcapsule has a mean size from 1 to 100 microns.
Patent CA-2738398-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MARCHAND JOSEPH MARC PIERRE
IPC: F24C15/10
Filed: 2009-09-21
Abstract: A ventilation system for cooling a cooking appliance that can be placed within a kitchen countertop is described.  The cooking appliance includes one or more air inlets within the sides of the cooktop, and an air mover that draws air in through the air inlets and over control circuits provided within the frame of the cooking appliance.
Patent CA-2738576-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PETRILLO NICHOLAS P
IPC: G02B6/36
Filed: 2002-06-17
Abstract: An angular mounted optical connector frame. The frame comprises a housing open at a front and a rear to form a central passageway along an axis at an oblique angle with respect to the horizon. A pivot is attached to the housing outer portion forward of the housing rear and has an axis of rotation parallel to the horizon but perpendicular to the axis of the central passageway. A stop having a first flat face is attached to the housing outer portion opposite the pivot and aft of the housing front. The frame may further comprise a latch formed by a base section attached to the housing outer portion opposite the pivot forward of the stop and two spring bars that extend in cantilever fashion around the stop and towards the housing rear. Each spring bar has a catch extending away from the stop mounted aft of the base section but forward of its first flat face. The frame may also comprise first and second housings, each having a base, side walls, and a front, joined at the bases thereof to form a single component.  The bases and fronts of both the first and second housings are open to first and second cavities formed by the side walls of the first and second housings respectively. A first ridge protrudes from the first housing and defines a mounting notch between itself and the first housing side walls. A second ridge protrudes from the second housing and defines a recession therein for receiving a fastener.
Patent CA-2738969-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FONTANELLAS ROMA ANTONIO
IPC: C12N15/09
Filed: 2009-09-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to nucleotide sequences coding for human porphobilinogen deaminase that are optimised for higher expression in mammalian cells. The invention further relates to DNA constructs comprising such optimised synthetic coding sequences for use in gene therapy of conditions caused by a deficiency in porphobilinogen deaminase, such as acute intermittent porphyria. Accordingly, the present invention relates to a nucleic acid or a nucleic acid construct comprising a nucleotide sequence coding for a human porphobilinogen deaminase, wherein at least 320 of the codons coding for the human porphobilinogen deaminase are identical to the codons in SEQ ID NO: 1 or wherein at least 305 of the codons coding for the human porphobilinogen deaminase are identical to the codons in SEQ ID NO: 3.
Patent CA-2747546-A1 (CA)
Title: A medical instrument assembly and a method of manufacturing the same
Inventor: TOFFT KLAS
IPC: A61C5/42
Filed: 2009-12-18
Abstract: To reduce the production costs for medical instruments (preferably endodontic root canal files) and increase their attractiveness to dentists/doctors, a medical instrument assembly is provided, which is made by metal injection molding and comprises at least two medical instruments (1-6) and a runner (7a, 7b) that interconnects said at least two medical instruments (1-6) and is formed integrally therewith. Each of the at least two medical instruments (1-6) have a grip portion (13-15; 23-25) at a distal end that offers a grip for a hand or a tool such as a dental hand-piece, and each of the medical instruments (1-6) is removable from the runner (7a, 7b) by breaking it away from the runner (7a, 7b), irrespective of an adjacent medical instrument. The medical instruments may be of the same or of different size, may be disposable, and the assembly preferably is sterile and contained in a closed sterile package. In a preferred embodiment, the cutting portion (20) of at least one of the endodontic root canal files (1-6) has a plurality of straight cutting edges (21). It is a matter of course, that the special profile for the endodontic instrument with straight cutting edges may be used also for instruments that are manufactured as individual pieces, i.e. without a runner that interconnects the endodontic instrument to another endodontic instrument.
Patent CA-2747863-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STIEBER FRANK
IPC: A61K31/506
Filed: 2009-11-24
Abstract: The invention relates to the compounds of the formula I, where Y, R1, R2, R3, and R3' are as defined in claim 1, wherein said compounds are inhibitors of tyrosine kinases, particularly of Met kinase, and can be used for treating tumors, among other uses.
Patent CA-2748590-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DE ROSSI HELENE
IPC: G02C7/02
Filed: 2009-12-24
Abstract: 1. A method for calculating a system (S) by optimization, the method comprising the steps of : i. providing a set of system parameters (SP) so as to define a starting system (SS), each system parameter (SP) being set up at a starting value; ii.  defining a plurality of criteria (C k); iii. associating for each criterion (C  k) a cost function (CF k); iv. defining a plurality of global cost functions (GCF1,..., GCF ND) by associating to each global cost function (GCF p) at least one cost function (CF k); v. defining a vector of variable parameters (X p) associated to each global cost function (GCF p) by selecting for each vector of variable parameters (X p) at least one system parameter (SP); vi. optimizing the plurality of global cost functions (GCF1,..., GCF ND) by modifying the values of the system parameters of the vectors of variable parameters (X1,..., X ND) so as to obtain an intermediate system (IS);  vii) repeating step vi) until an equilibrium is reached so as to obtain a system (S).
Patent CA-2749371-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EPSTEIN KAREN
IPC: H04N5/445
Filed: 2010-01-12
Abstract: In certain implementations, a television tutorial Widget method involves providing a tutorial Widget running on a television processor to produce video images rendered as a video overlay that overlays the picture on a television display. The tu-torial Widget: loading upon receipt of a command to run the tutorial Widget;  identifying an operating state of the television set;  retrieving and presenting a list of available tutorial videos associated with the operating state of the television set in the video overlay; identifying a tutorial video selected by a user; and retrieving and playing the tutorial video selected by the user in the video overlay. This abstract is not to be considered limiting, since other embodiments may deviate from the features described in this abstract.